Hewson: a rare .577 (Snider) T. Mabbutt Matthews patent breech loading conversion sporting carbine,

Hewson: a rare .577 (Snider) T. Mabbutt Matthews patent breech loading conversion sporting carbine, serial number 2477, round barrel 21 in., fine bead fore sight set in a dovetail block, back sight with one standing and three folding leaves, Birmingham proof, breech with two-part block, the forward part hinged at the front and inscribed 'T. MABBUTT MATTHEWS PATENT No 17' and with a crest of a lion rampant holding an 'MM' monogram between its paws, the rear part hinged at the side and acting as a locking latch, plunger type extractors actuated by the forward block, breech shoe stamped 'H B 2' within an oval, external hammer, border engraved lock plate inscribed 'HEWSON', chequered walnut half stock with iron furniture. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.

The George Geear Collection